The Huskers rank 53rd nationally in run defense, which suggests Daniel Thomas could find some room to run up the middle. (Never mind that K-State's run defense ranks 102nd, and Nebraska's rushing attack ranks fourth.)

As good as it is, Nebraska's defense is not impenetrable, K-State's Chris Harper said.

"We see weaknesses," Harper said. "We've been watching them for a week and a half. I think we can pick up little things we can attack as an offense."